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Amarnath Yatra: Pilgrims from first batch enroute Amarnath cave shrine

Udhampur (J and K), July 02 (ANI): Pilgrims from the first batch enroute Amarnath cave shrine on Tuesday. They were being served with 'langar' at a camp in Moud area in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur. Number of pilgrims has increased this year in Amarnath Yatra as compared to last year.

6 dead after wall collapses in Pune's Ambegaon

Pune (Maharashtra), July 02 (ANI): Atleast six died and 3 injured after a wall collapsed in Pune's Sinhgad College, Ambegaon collapsed at around 1:15 am today. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) had reached the spot to rescue those trapped under the debris. The wall collapsed due to heavy downpour. The injured have been admitted to the nearby hospital.

13 people die in wall collapse, several feared trapped in Mumbai's Malad

Mumbai, Jul 02 (ANI): At least 13 persons died while 13 others sustained injuries after a wall collapsed near a school in Pimpripada area of Malad East on Tuesday night. A compound wall collapsed on the hutments due to heavy downpour. Many are feared trapped under the debris. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), fire brigade and police had rushed to the spot to rescue those trapped under the debris. Thirteen people have been admitted to the trauma centre at Jogeshwari and Shatabdi Hospital in Kandivali. Some people were rescued by the public before the arrival of the fire brigade and NDRF team.

Five dead after wall collapses in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), Jul 02 (ANI): At least five died and four injured after a wall in Maharashtra's Pune Sinhgad College, Ambegaon collapsed at around 1:15 am today. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) had reached the spot to rescue those trapped under the debris. The wall collapsed due to heavy downpour. Those injured have been admitted to the hospital.

Samsung CEO admits galaxy fold wasn't ready

New Delhi, Jul 02 (ANI): Samsung Galaxy Fold is yet to see the store shelves and the company is finally admitting its mistake on being too pushy about its first foldable smart phone.In an interview, Samsung CEO DJ Koh explained what went wrong with the Galaxy Fold. He said that he pushed the device through before it was ready. He further said that Samsung is testing the device thoroughly before the official release, Cnet reported. The Galaxy Fold with its foldable display is priced at nearly USD 2,000. However, the smart phone has been delayed more than twice over issues with the screen. Samsung is yet to announce an official release date.

Coimbatore: 3 boys drown in pond, 2 bodies recovered

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Jul 02 (ANI): At least three boys drowned in deep water pond while taking bath in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore on Monday. While two bodies have been recovered, the search is underway to locate one more body. A case has been registered in this regard.

Sri Lankan refugees in TN's Madurai seek Indian citizenship

Madurai (TN), Jul 02 (ANI): More than 200 Sri Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu's Madurai today reached collector office to submit request for Indian citizenship. A total of 457 Sri Lankan refugees have been living in Madurai for the past 29 years.

Watch: Heavy downpour results in water logging in several areas in Mumbai

Mumbai, Jul 02 (ANI): Heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai and its neighbouring areas today. Monsoon showers led to water logging at Nala Sopara Railway Station and Malad area following heavy rain in Maharashtra. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) PRO confirmed that all government as well as private schools will remain closed today.

Dwayne Bravo pays visit to schoolchildren in Chennai

Chennai, Jul 02 (ANI): Former West Indies and Chennai Super Kings player Dwayne Bravo paid visit to schoolchildren in Chennai. Enthused children welcomed the 'Champion' with huge roar. He inaugurated Students Sports Council at Velammal Vidyalaya. "Stay dedicated and focussed and give it 100 percent and you can achieve it," DJ Bravo gave message to children.

'Kishtie' race organised at Wular Sports Festival in JandK's Bandipora

Bandipora (JandK), Jul 02 (ANI): 'Kishtie' race was organised during Wular Sports Festival 2019 in JandK's Bandipora on July 1. The Sports Festival is a joint effort by Indian Army and JandK administration. Races were held in different categories Wular lake. Several people from different parts of the Valley turned up on the inaugural day.

Preparations in full swing for Jagannath Rath Yatra festival in Kolkata

Kolkata, Jul 02 (ANI): Final touches are being given to the preparations for Jagannath Rath Yatra festival at Kolkata's Iskcon. The yatra is all set to begin on July 04. Several devotees and artists from all over the world are set to participate in the festival. The festivities will conclude on July 12. West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee is expected to inaugurate the rath yatra in Kolkata.

Either arrest me by evening or apologise: Manish Sisodia to Manoj Tiwari over corruption allegation

New Delhi, Jul 01 (ANI): Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia challenged Bharatiya Janata Party president of Delhi, Manoj Tiwari over corruption allegation against him. He said, "I want to challenge Manoj Tiwari and BJP, if an accused of Rs 2,000 crore scam is roaming free in Delhi, nothing can be more shameful for you. If Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia have committed scam, arrest them. Either arrest me by the evening, or apologise to public." Earlier, in a press conference on Monday, Manoj Tiwari put corruption allegations against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia over construction of schools.

Winning or losing is election process: CM Gehlot after meeting Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Jul 01 (ANI): Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot after Congress Chief Ministers meeting with Rahul Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi met Congress CMs for the first time after offering resignation as Congress president. Chief Ministers requested Gandhi to stay on as Congress president. Soon after the meeting, Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot said that they have raised their concerns and had an open discussion that winning or losing is an election process. "The others side misled the country in the name of patriotism. PM Modi did politics hiding behind the Army, misled people in the name of religion. He didn't talk about development, economy, and employment."

Chhattisgarh govt provides free food to kids, pregnant women to curb malnutrition

Dantewada (Chhattisgarh), Jul 01 (ANI): A unique initiative has been taken by the government to curb malnutrition in Chhattisgarh's Dentewada. The Chhattisgarh government is providing free food to tribal kids and pregnant women through 'gram panchayats' in the Naxal-affected areas. The officials taught kids how to wash hands before and after eating. India has the maximum number of malnourished children in the world.

Resignation has not been submitted yet DK Shivakumar on Anand Singh

Bengaluru, Jul 01 (ANI): Reacting on Congress legislator and former Karnataka minister Anand Singh's resignation, Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar said,"The resignation has not been submitted yet, I am trying to locate him." He further added,"Definitely, it is a bit shocking, I'm trying to trace him. I have to check with the speaker whether it's true or not."

MCD Sealing: Closure looms on Chandni Chowk's Mughal-Era Gold hub

The entrance to Chandni Chowk's Kucha Mahajani can be easily missed and it reveals nothing about what lies inside: one of the biggest gold trading hubs in Delhi. The lane and smaller lanes can leave visitors confused. Nowadays, however, Kucha Mahajani's jewellers and bullion merchants are confused about a notice issued by the North Delhi Municipal Corporation informing them that their shops will be sealed on July 2, 2019, if they have not paid it conversion or misuse charges.

Amarnath Yatra: ITBP personnel deployed in J-K's Ganderbal

Ganderbal (J-K), July 01 (ANI): To ensure the smooth passage of the Amarnath yatra, Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel are deployed at highway in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district. Extra security measures have been put in place by J-K police, Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and the Indian Army. Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tags have also been affixed in all the vehicles. The annual Amarnath Yatra was flagged off from both Baltal and Pahalgam routes of Jammu - Kashmir since morning. The 46-day yatra will conclude on August 15.

Man beaten up over suspicion of elopement plan in Rajasthan's Nagaur

Nagaur (Rajasthan), July 01 (ANI): A man was beaten up after being tied to a tree in Hariyajun village of Rajasthan's Nagaur district. Station House Officer (SHO) of Nagaur Ramveer Jhakar, told mediapersons, "We received information on Sunday evening and reached Hariyajun village. They had the suspicion that the man might elope with a woman from the village. An investigation is underway."

Even US experts failed to reach consensus on cause behind AES: Nitish Kumar

Patna (Bihar), Jul 01 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar while terming the AES deaths "extremely unfortunate", said that numerous steps, over the years, were taken to identify the cause of encephalitis fever but various experts, even from US, failed to reach a consensus and had "different views". "I held a meeting at AIIMS Patna in 2015 and various experts had different views as to what is the reason of it. A report was even sent to the US to get expert opinion on it and all had different views," Kumar said in Bihar Assembly where he also said that "expressing grief" is not enough on the tragic deaths.

154 AES casualties till June 28, death rate reduced over years: Bihar Health Minister

Patna (Bihar), Jul 01 (ANI): At least 154 children have died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) outbreak in Muzaffarpur till June 28, Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey said in the state assembly. Pandey noted that of the 720 children admitted for encephalitis fever in Muzaffarpur, 586 have been cured, resulting in the death rate to reduce to 21 percent. "According to the data we've, till June 28, 720 were admitted, 586 were cured, - 154 children died. Death rate reduced to 21%. According to data from 2011-19, death rate due to AES has reduced over the past few years," Pandey said in the Assembly.